Kenyan coffee farmers position themselves to cash in on China’s zero-tariff to raise trade volumes
The benefits are expected to extend beyond export volumes. As Chinese consumers diversify their preferences – from traditional brews to capsules and cold drinks – rising demand is likely to create positive ripple effects along the value chain, ultimately benefiting smallholder farmers, according to Musau.
Kenya, Italy partner to construct coffee training centre at Coffee Research Institute in Ruiru
The minister highlighted the commitment of the Kenya to revitalising the coffee value chain with a clear focus on small-scale farmers. He observed that persistent challenges that include climate change, limited access to appropriate technologies and constrained financing hinder productivity.
Kenyan minister warns coffee firms government will only pay farmers’ debts after verification
Speaking to hundreds of coffee farmers at Kairuri Grounds in Manyatta Constituency during a tour of Embu County this week, the cabinet secretary said any fictitious loans will not be covered and may even lead to prosecution.
Nairobi Coffee Exchange weekly auction records marginal drop in volumes moved, with 30,824 bags valued at $116.8 billion traded
According to the NCE report on the auction, brokers’ performance reflected the concentration of volumes among a few dominant marketing agents.
State policy intervention powers rapid Murang’a industry coffee growth leading to increased investment
Kiruru Coffee Factory Chairman, John Karunga, lauded President William Ruto’s support, saying the installation of a solar dryer will significantly reduce losses and improve the quality of coffee produced at the factory.
Coffee auction at Nairobi Coffee Exchange rakes in $19 million with 40,918 bags sold
New KPCU PLC traded 6,107 bags at Ksh359 million, Kirinyaga Slopes Coffee Brokerage sold 5,461 bags at Ksh356 million, Kipkelion Broker Company Ltd traded 4,454 bags fetching Ksh254 million and Minnesota Coffee Marketers Ltd closed five top brokers with 2,392 bags that earned Ksh85.7 million.
Nairobi Coffee Exchange auction delivers powerful rebound in trading volume, market with $9.3 million sales
Grade AA coffee commanded premium rates, with the day’s highest price reaching Ksh62,783 per bag, for 104 bags of grade AA from Kiang’ombe factory which is part of Kabare Farmers’ Cooperative Society of Kirinyaga County.
